Vintage Japanese Gyuto Knife 180mm 1192

Experience Compact Control with a Vintage Japanese Gyuto

This vintage Japanese Gyuto pairs a compact 180mm blade with a wood handle and double-bevel edge. Made in Japan and recorded in good overall condition, it offers a shorter chef's knife format for cooks who prefer manoeuvrable handling or work with limited bench space.

The Specs

• Knife type: Gyuto / chef's knife
• Brand: Unbranded
• Steel: Listed as molybdenum steel in the specifications; exact alloy unconfirmed
• Hardness: 58 HRC
• Blade length: 180mm
• Overall length: 300mm
• Spine thickness: 0.7mm
• Bevel: Double bevel
• Construction: Recorded as fully forged, full tang
• Handle: Wood
• Knife weight: Approximately 250g
• Origin: Japan
• Condition: Vintage, good overall condition

Compact Gyuto Design

The Gyuto is Japan's versatile chef's knife, suited to varied preparation across meat, fish and vegetables. This 180mm example combines a shorter blade with the thin spine and fine tip recorded in its original description, offering a practical form for everyday slicing and detailed work.

The original specifications list molybdenum steel, while other original wording refers to carbon steel. The precise alloy and corrosion resistance have not been established, so no stainless classification or guaranteed patina behaviour is claimed. The knife remains presented as an unbranded vintage piece without an unverified maker history.

Care & Maintenance

• Hand wash only and dry immediately
• Wipe the blade dry after every use to help prevent rust
• Sharpen on Japanese water stones, maintaining the double-bevel geometry
• Apply a light coat of food-safe oil before extended storage
• Store securely with the edge protected